realia

[ ree-ey-lee-uh, -al-ee-uh, rey-ah-lee-uh ]

plural noun
  1. Education. objects, as coins, tools, etc., used by a teacher to illustrate everyday living.

  2. Philosophy. things that are real.

Origin of realia

1
First recorded in 1830–40; from Late Latin reālia “real (things),” neuter plural of reālis; see real1

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realia

/ (rɪˈeɪlɪə) /


pl n
  1. real-life facts and material used in teaching

Origin of realia

1
C20: from neuter pl of Late Latin reālis; see real 1

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